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Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Pets of the Homeless

This week's Be the Change for Animals challenge is Pets of the Homeless, a nonprofit volunteer organization that provides pet food and veterinary care to the homeless and less fortunate in local communities across the United States and Canada.

Most people who experience homelessness are homeless for a short period of time, and need help finding housing or a rent subsidy. Unfortunately for those with pets it becomes more difficult. Between 5% to 10% of homeless people have dogs and/or cats. In some areas of the country, the rate is as high as 24%.

Here's how you can help: 1) spread the word about Pets of the Homeless by sharing the link to their website, 2) "Like" their facebook page, and 3) follow them on twitter.

3 comments:

BJ - I thank you so much for publishing this. I was just thinking recently that I remembered seeing a tweet a month or two ago about homeless oomans and how to help their pets. I will book mark your page and start following them.